Gretel
GRET-el
Popularity
#3290
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
1,465
Peak Year
#68 in 2022
First Recorded
1915
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A diminutive of Margarethe, meaning "pearl". It originates from the Greek word "margaritēs".
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Gretel Bergmann
German track and field athlete, known for high jump.
Gretel Ehrlich
American writer and essayist, known for her nature writing.
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